Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Johor)

About the role

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Senior Project Manager for Design & Construction to join the Data Center Development team. In this role, you will lead the tactical execution of a multi-facility data center development program in Johor, including a critical high-voltage utility substation. Serving as the primary on-site delivery lead, your expertise will help drive progress, navigate local regulatory landscapes, and directly shape the expanding digital infrastructure footprint in Southeast Asia. You will ensure landmark builds cross the finish line safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution as the primary delivery lead for a large-scale data center program and dedicated utility substation, coordinating matrixed PM, design, and controls teams
• Direct and monitor a major General Contractor under a D&B Turnkey framework, tracking daily/weekly KPIs and enforcing safety and quality standards
• Oversee day-to-day engagement with regional power authorities, specifically tracking connections with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to maintain schedule alignment
• Manage project financials, oversee change orders, and ensure commercial adherence to internal governance and Delegation of Authority frameworks
• Liaise with Johor municipal councils and agencies (e.g., MIDA) to clear permitting, facilitate inspections, and secure final handovers

About you

• 8+ years of project management experience in large-scale construction, with a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects (data center MEP/CSA experience highly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian or Singaporean construction ecosystems, local supply chains, contractor markets, and labor dynamics
• Technical mastery in project controls (CPM, earned value, cost tracking) and complex MEP/CSA systems
• Practical experience coordinating utility grid connections or substation builds, ideally with direct TNB process familiarity
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (PMP or BEM certifications preferred)
• Full professional proficiency in English; fluency in regional languages is an advantage for engaging local authorities

Benefits

• On-site location in Johor, Malaysia
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

About us

Iron Mountain is a company focused on data center development and digital infrastructure expansion in Southeast Asia.